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Charles Schwab (SCHW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$87.44 +0.13 (+0.15%)
Closing price 05/23/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$87.54 +0.10 (+0.12%)
As of 05/23/2025 07:58 PM Eastern
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Charles Schwab - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
1
Buy
15

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Charles Schwab in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 15 have given a buy rating for SCHW.

Consensus Price Target

$89.63
2.50% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Charles Schwab, the average price target is $89.63. The highest price target for SCHW is $113.00, while the lowest price target for SCHW is $61.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.50% from the current price of $87.44.
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SCHW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/25/24 to 5/25/25
1 Month Ago
4/25/24 to 4/25/25
3 Months Ago
2/25/24 to 2/24/25
1 Year Ago
5/26/23 to 5/25/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$89.63$87.22$86.33$75.12
Forecasted Upside2.50% Upside9.08% Upside7.70% Upside3.94% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
Hold

SCHW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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SCHW Price Targets by Month

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Charles Schwab Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCharles SchwabFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.72
2.53
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2.50% Upside30.48% Upside16.40% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/20/2025Cowen
1 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
5/20/2025TD Securities
4 of 5 stars
Bill Katz
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $113.00+26.64%
5/15/2025Truist Financial
2 of 5 stars
D. Smith
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$84.00 ➝ $97.00+10.51%
5/13/2025Morgan Stanley
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Michael Cyprys
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$76.00 ➝ $83.00-4.32%
4/25/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Alexander Blostein
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$100.00+26.01%
4/22/2025UBS Group
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Brennan Hawken
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $96.00+25.99%
4/22/2025Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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Kyle Voigt
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$90.00 ➝ $93.00+23.79%
4/21/2025JMP Securities
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Devin Ryan
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Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$94.00 ➝ $94.00+26.46%
4/21/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Kenneth Worthington
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$92.00 ➝ $95.00+27.79%
4/17/2025Piper Sandler
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 Boost Target$74.00 ➝ $80.00+4.55%
4/8/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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M. Brown
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$93.00 ➝ $87.00+24.66%
4/7/2025Barclays
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B. Budish
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$96.00 ➝ $84.00+21.61%
4/2/2025Citigroup
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Christopher Allen
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$85.00 ➝ $102.00+31.34%
2/18/2025TD Cowen
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W. Katz
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$88.00 ➝ $103.00+28.24%
1/22/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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Brian Bedell
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$98.00 ➝ $105.00+29.83%
1/17/2025Redburn Partners
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 Lower TargetSell ➝ Sell$70.00 ➝ $68.00-10.87%
12/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$84.00 ➝ $94.00+15.07%
10/16/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$63.00 ➝ $61.00-15.89%
10/15/2024Raymond James
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 Lower Target$76.00 ➝ $73.00+7.56%
12/1/2023Redburn Atlantic
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 Initiated CoverageSell$52.00-15.20%
7/19/2023Argus
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 Boost Target$70.00 ➝ $81.00+22.76%
6/26/2023Wolfe Research
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 Lower Target$62.00 ➝ $60.00+12.85%

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Should I Buy Charles Schwab Stock? SCHW Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Charles Schwab pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Charles Schwab
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Charles Schwab Co.:

  • The current stock price is around $89, reflecting a strong performance in the financial services sector.
  • The company has recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.04, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial health.
  • With a dividend yield of 1.24% and a payout ratio of 32.73%, The Charles Schwab Co. offers a reliable income stream for investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus target price of approximately $89.63, suggesting potential for price appreciation based on current market conditions.
  • The company has a strong return on equity of 18.20%, showcasing effective management and profitability.

Charles Schwab
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in The Charles Schwab Co. for these reasons:

  • The current ratio and quick ratio are both at 0.47, indicating potential liquidity issues that could affect short-term financial stability.
  • Recent price target adjustments by analysts show mixed sentiments, with some firms lowering their expectations for the stock.
  • Two analysts have issued sell ratings, suggesting that there may be concerns about the company's future performance.
  • The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59 indicates a moderate level of debt, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Market volatility could impact the financial services sector, potentially affecting The Charles Schwab Co.'s stock performance.

SCHW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Charles Schwab is $89.63, with a high forecast of $113.00 and a low forecast of $61.00.

18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Charles Schwab in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 15 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SCHW shares.

According to analysts, Charles Schwab's stock has a predicted upside of 2.50% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Charles Schwab's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Charles Schwab more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Charles Schwab is 2.72 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how SCHW compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:SCHW) was last updated on 5/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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